boys' name · peaked 1993

Curran

Every Curran since 1916 — 1,188 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#9,912
among boys
Babies in 2025
7
named Curran
Peak year
1993
56 babies
All-time total
1,188
since 1916

The story of Curran

Curran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,912 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1916, 1,188 American babies have been named Curran. Its peak came in 1993, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Curran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Curran year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 7 #9,912
2024 9 #8,461
2023 13 #6,613
2022 5 #12,722
2021 9 #8,316
2020 12 #6,712
2019 9 #8,347
2018 10 #7,730
2017 13 #6,386
2016 11 #7,244
2015 18 #5,097
2014 24 #4,164
2013 28 #3,678
2012 26 #3,916
2011 30 #3,529
2010 20 #4,710
2009 23 #4,307
2008 22 #4,425
2007 28 #3,706
2006 34 #3,167
2005 26 #3,635
2004 34 #2,959
2003 30 #3,132
2002 5 #15,991 23 #3,688
2001 36 #2,631
2000 9 #10,076 33 #2,751
1995 41 #2,034
1990 39 #1,950
1985 16 #2,970
1980 13 #3,293
1975
1970 5 #4,841
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Curran in 2025?

Curran ranked #9,912 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Curran?

1,188 babies have been named Curran in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Curran most popular?

Curran peaked in 1993, when 56 newborns received the name.

Is Curran a boy or girl name?

Curran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.

Is the name Curran rising or falling?

Curran is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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